PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wamberto Boaz (ranked 106 p4p, 293 weight class) and Takeru Kubota (ranked 7 p4p, 20 weight class). Boaz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Preciso me encontrar. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kubota's choice of entrance music: Devilman No Uta (1972). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boaz
vs
Kubota

164 cm
35
136
31 - 19 - 1

170 cm
32
140
27 - 7 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Shadow Warrior Nutrition
Aspire Clothing

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Kubota!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range.
Kubota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boaz.
Kubota throws a hook but Boaz blocks it.
A big left from Boaz misses.
Kubota lands a head kick. Boaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kubota lands a nice shot to the body.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Boaz throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
Boaz stuns Kubota with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
We've been hearing reports that Boaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boaz lands a leg kick that knocks Kubota off balance momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kubota, as that shot connected.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kubota in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota moves out of range as Boaz strikes.
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Boaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kubota scores with a jab to the head.
Takeru Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
Kubota on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
Kubota has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boaz.
Crunch! Kubota slams his shin into Boaz's torso.
Kubota scores with a hook.
Kubota tried to score with a low kick but Boaz checks it.
Kubota checks a leg kick.
Boaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kubota getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Boaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boaz thumps Kubota with a low kick.
A left lands for Boaz.
Boaz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kubota takes a step back to recover.
Boaz moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
Boaz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kubota avoids it.
Boaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boaz on the side of the head.
Boaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kubota.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boaz wants to slow Kubota down by chopping away at his legs.
Kubota takes one to the chin there.
Jab by Kubota.
Boaz tried to score with a low kick but Kubota checks it.
Good work by Kubota as he checks the leg kick.
Boaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boaz misses with a body kick.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz.
Kubota sizes up Boaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boaz.
Boaz is looking to counter punch.
Kubota is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Boaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kubota slips a jab from Boaz.
Boaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boaz moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Good exchange - Kubota coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boaz shoots in and bounces Kubota off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kubota wants to stand up but Boaz is controlling him.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kubota is retaining full guard.
Kubota is looking to stand up but Boaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Boaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kubota is keeping the position for now.
Boaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz stops Kubota from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kubota has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Boaz is on him like a limpet, forcing Kubota back against the cage.

Boaz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz wants to pass to mount but Kubota is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boaz is working hard here to advance position.
Kubota is trying to stand.
Boaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kubota keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boaz uses his free foot to push down on Kubota's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kubota.
Boaz mounts Kubota! Really nice guard pass there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Boaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Boaz.
Kubota swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range.
Boaz shoots in for a double leg but Kubota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boaz looks to land a body kick but Kubota moved away.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kubota slips under a jab.
Boaz throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaz cracks Kubota with an open hand slap.
Kubota swings widly with a right hand
and Boaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boaz moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
Boaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kubota just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota moves out of range of the body kick.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kubota lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boaz throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Boaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota lands a nice hook to Boaz's body. Boaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Kubota misses.
Boaz misses with a kick to the body.
Boaz looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
Kubota loads up on a big right hand but Boaz slips the punch.
Kubota connects with a body shot that sends Boaz's belly button to the back.
Kubota lands with an overhand left.
Kubota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Boaz moved out of range.
Kubota slips a jab from Boaz.
Boaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kubota throws a lazy uppercut
and Boaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kubota walks into a jab.
Boaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Kubota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boaz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boaz is looking to chop away at Kubota's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kubota to the ground. Boaz is now in Kubota's guard.
Boaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boaz is looking to take a break and control but Kubota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kubota is pushing Boaz's head away, looking to escape. Boaz manages to hold on to the position though.
Kubota tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kubota tries to buck Boaz off but he can't manage it.
Kubota is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Boaz has taken his back.
Kubota is trying to get back to his feet but Boaz has full control of the position and if anything, Kubota has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boaz is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kubota is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wamberto Boaz!
An out of breath Wamberto Boaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.